And of course, that is the nub of the problem. Women shouldn't have to keep their heads down and write about acceptable and uncontroversial things to avoid getting harassed. (Also, I'm not sure even editing women scientists would be safe.)

Lightbreather

On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 9:15 AM, Sarah Stierch <sarah.stierch@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks Nathan. I do concur that harassment to the level myself, Carol and other very active outspoken women have experienced on/off wiki is not the standard experience for every woman who lines up to click edit.

It sucks that it happens. But I also always remind people - unless you are editing controversial subjects or pose a direct threat to the patriarchy you won't get messed with. Or at least not much.

Just keep your head down and write about knitting and women scientists. You will be "just fine..."

(With slight sarcasm :)

Sarah

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